Feeling Of Nerve Ending Discharging, Felt Like Switch Turned On In Head. Can You Explain This?

Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2011

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Question : I am expercing a condition where i feel my nerve endings are discharging. . This started in a flash where I felt like a switch was turn on in my head. Since that time my nerve endings feel like they are discharging. Can you explain this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Irregular spontaneous discharge of nerve endings is usually seen in nerve root compression or neuropathies due to diabetes, etc.
These neural symptoms are a challenging thing to treat as careful examination is needed to ascertain the level of nerve involvement. You can take some anti-inflammatory pain killer like acetaminophen till you consult your neurophysician.
A detailed examination and investigations like MRI of spine are entailed.
Try some methylcobalamin supplements for relief in the meanwhile.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.

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